Bernardus 2017 Chardonnay Monterey County, California

2017 Monterey County Chardonnay

The Bernardus 2017 Chardonnay from Monterey County, California is a delightful white wine that exudes a medium body, balanced with a moderate level of acidity. This Chardonnay offers a pleasant fruit intensity that is not overpowering, creating a harmonious flavor profile. The wine strikes a nice balance in terms of dryness, making it versatile and appealing to a wide range of wine enthusiasts. A sip of this Chardonnay transports you to the sun-soaked vineyards of Monterey County, where the grapes have been carefully nurtured to create a refined and enjoyable wine experience.

Tasting notes:

This wine has aromas of peach and lychee that play off of caramel and toasty oak. The palate is rich and highly focused, with even more vibrant tropical fruit and citrus flavors. The crisp acidity keeps you coming back for more.

Caramel

Tropical Fruit

Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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